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Marc Marquez recalled a notorious moment from Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP past as he again thanked Honda for allowing him to test for Gresini Ducati at Valencia next month.
In 2004, Valentino Rossi made a surprising move by joining the struggling Yamaha project after winning three premier-class titles for Honda. However, Honda banned Rossi from testing for Yamaha after the end of the 2003 season, which backfired from a PR standpoint. Despite this setback, Rossi still won his first race with Yamaha and claimed the 2004 title. On the other hand, Marc Marquez, who is leaving Honda one year before the end of his contract, has been given permission to test for Gresini Ducati at Valencia. Unlike Rossi, Marquez will be leaving behind a largely intact Repsol Honda team. Marquez emphasized the importance of maintaining a good relationship with the team, praising Honda’s human staff and expressing gratitude for the opportunity to test the new bike. The 2023 MotoGP season has three rounds remaining before Marquez rides a Ducati after the final race in Valencia.
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